It is almost impossible for visitors in Rome, especially those coming for their first time, not to spend half of their time looking up: The city is so much dotted with artistic sites and archeological remains at almost every corner, that it would seem unthinkable to focus on something that is not one of this …
Continue reading Subterranean Rome: a few ideas for sites to check out
In five years Italy will once again host the Winter Olympics, just like it did back in 2006. But despite the appellation of these upcoming Games being “Milan and Cortina”, there is another location that will host many of the competitions, and it is the beautiful Valtellina, an Alpine valley in the province of Sondrio …
Continue reading A weekend in Valtellina: 5 things not to miss
Guides in Rome like to define the city an “archaeological lasagna”, and when you stop to list the many sites that allow visitors to explore the underground and enjoy its hidden gems (plus the many which are not accessible or those that haven’t even been discovered yet!) it’s not difficult to understand why. Rome, just …
Continue reading The undergrounds of Saint Clement’s Basilica in Rome
Another period of strict restrictions linked to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic has started all over Italy, in a further attempt to prevent a possible third wave of infections. This time around, my region (Lazio) has also been heavily affected, as we have been “downgraded” to orange zone – which, according to the latest …
We have spent the most pleasant weekend (actually an extended one, Thursday to Sunday) in the fascinating capital of Northern Ireland. Two whole days of our stay have been dedicated to day-trips outside the city, heading towards natural wonders such as the Giant’s Causeway, some of the wonderful landscapes dotting ‘the Emerald Isle’… and also …
Umbria, the heartland of Italy, is a region that has plenty to offer to its visitors - even just casual ones: Charming medieval hamlets, natural wonders and lots of places where to enjoy amazing food and wine. Today I’d like to focus on a particular destination which is just a stone’s throw away from Terni, …
Continue reading Marmore Falls: A natural wonder in the heart of Italy
It’s probably not necessary to summon up all of the detailed historical facts that led the beautiful Hungarian capital to transform from an appendix of the Austro-Hungarian empire into the recipient of the royal house’s attention. Especially during the reign of beloved queen Sissi, the monarch’s intercession favored a cultural blossoming of the city, and …
Continue reading Budapest: A charming and low-cost capital city
Talking about underestimating the power of the media…! I've never been a rooted fan of Mediterranean destinations, it's a limit of mine - since I mostly travel over the summer months, I definitely find northern or mountain landscapes more of my liking, especially when compared to the seaside or those cities which may get to …
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